Choose ArcRunner
Choose ArcRunner if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ArcRunner launched in 2023.
ArcRunner vs B.L.U.E. NOVA
ArcRunner and B.L.U.E. NOVA both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. B.L.U.E. NOVA is free; ArcRunner is paid (19.99 USD). Both support cooperative play. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose B.L.U.E. NOVA
Choose B.L.U.E. NOVA if you want a Free To Play game with DualSense Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero.
Both ArcRunner and B.L.U.E. NOVA sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 ArcRunner |  B.L.U.E. NOVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 70.5% positive (149 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Trickjump Games Ltd | GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- B.L.U.E. NOVA is free; ArcRunner is paid (19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- ArcRunner is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; B.L.U.E. NOVA has no Deck rating yet.
ArcRunner vs B.L.U.E. NOVA — FAQ
- Are ArcRunner and B.L.U.E. NOVA similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both ArcRunner and B.L.U.E. NOVA have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: ArcRunner ships Online Co-op, Co-op; B.L.U.E. NOVA ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is B.L.U.E. NOVA free?
- Yes — B.L.U.E. NOVA is a free-to-play Steam title. ArcRunner is paid (19.99 USD).
- Does ArcRunner run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ArcRunner is rated Deck Verified by Valve. B.L.U.E. NOVA doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.